Adopt-A-Cop
Celebrate National Law Enforcement Day and Adopt-A-Cop!
January is Adopt-A-Cop month! Participating businesses will be supplied with signage for storefront and business windows, as well as a digital “tool kit” with a variety of ways to celebrate their police officer(s).
There is no cost to participate in the program and is a community-wide opportunity. You do not have to be a GACC member to participate!
Registration for this program begins 12/2/2024 and closes 1/3/2025. You may adopt more than one police officer. Window signs will be available for pickup at the chamber office starting Monday January 6th, 2025.
The campaign starts Thursday, January 9th on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Participation will be recognized in The Outlook with business names in a timely manner after the program is well underway.
To get involved, click the link below, or call the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center staff at 503-665-1131 or email the Chamber at gacc@greshamchamber.org.
Program FAQs
Questions and Answers
Q- Do I need to register to participate?
A- Yes. Please email us at gacc@greshamchamber.org
Q- Who do I contact with questions about Adopt-A-Cop?
A- Call or email Gresham Chamber 503.665.1131 gacc@greshamchamber.org Please do not contact GPD with general Adopt-A-Cop program questions.
Q- How do I contact my officer?
A- Snail mail. Please initiate contact with a letter. Don’t forget to include, on the envelope, their name and badge number (found on the back of the poster).
Q- Will my officer visit me?
A- If you would like to initiate contact feel free to reach out directly (see above) for availability.
Q- Where do I find my officer’s badge number?
A- On the “We Support” poster.
Q- When is the group photo/parade?
A- TBD! More details to come on this fun event.
Q- Can I participate in this event if I don't have my own business?
A- Yes! Ask your manager or supervisor if you can display at your workplace, or pick up a sign for the front window on your house! *Limited to supplies on-hand, businesses and individuals may pick up window signs starting January 6th.
Thank you again for your support of our Gresham Police Officers!